Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Social Research Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60001067

Grade

NC21

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Start your journey towards success! The Department of Public Safety Criminal Justice Analysis Center is currently accepting applications for a Social Research Manager II. This position is located in Raleigh, NC.

This position manages and supervises all activities necessary to operate social research projects, programs and work settings within the Criminal Justice Analysis Center (CJAC) of the Governor's Crime Commission (GCC). This position is responsible for the planning, organization, implementation, and assessment of the evaluation and research programs and projects related to crime and the criminal justice system. This position serves as a policy advisor (including policy/program development), program consultant and resources to the Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and the Governor's Office.

This position will direct the operations of data evaluations components of the Governor's Crime Commission Section. This position monitors and appropriately advises the three standing committees of the GCC which include Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice Improvement and Crime Victims Services.

This position will oversee the operation of the Analysis Center to include, but not limited, to the following:

• The creation and development of research projects and analytical initiatives.
• Prepare research designs and data collection plans for the analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information.
• Manages the operations of the CJAC including the selection, recruitment and supervision of staff.
• Provide research-based advice and input on policy and program development issues to the three standing committees.
• Provide research and analytical advice to state and local officials, and private citizens, on statewide or local criminal justice policy and program development issues, for the development and implementation of juvenile justice. criminal justice and crime victims' services programs and policies.
• Develop partnerships to support successful implementation of Governor's Crime Commission initiatives.

In addition, this position works routinely with department directors at state universities and local agencies especially in the areas of policy, programming and project development, and data as it relates to the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, and crime victims' services. Advanced skill set in multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects are needed.

The Governor's Crime Commission serves as the chief advisory body to the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and the Governor on matters pertaining to crime and criminal justice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $70,627.00 - $112,156.00

**Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on May 28th, 2026**

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator . The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources .

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Working knowledge of the NC criminal justice system
• Experience managing criminal justice data analysis projects.
• Experience using applications (e.g., SAS, R, SQL, and/or SPSS) for combining datasets and analyzing quantitative data.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions . For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket . For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins at katrina.akins@ncdps.gov

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master’s degree in a discipline related to the work assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of research project management supervisory experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the work assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of research/analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Katrina Akins

Recruiter Email:

KATRINA.AKINS@NCDPS.GOV

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